Customer Service Assistant

Library; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Kansas City Public Library invites applications for a part-time Library Assistant at the Central Library. The role supports public service with circulation and registration tasks, customer interactions, and materials handling in a busy library setting.

Expected duties include shelving, displays, and light maintenance. This position requires strong English communication, and capable handling of duties while standing for long periods; some lifting is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of customer service experience.
• Ability to communicate in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic circulation and registration services to customers.
• Maintain circulation and computer-use records.
• Sort, shelve, and inventory materials; assist with collections tasks.
• Resolve simple equipment issues and perform basic maintenance.
• Assist in collection development and create library displays.
• Lift items up to 10 pounds and help with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Computer skills

Patron assistance

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Basic Information

• Reports to Central Evening & Weekend Supervisor.
• 20 hours per week.
• $17.07 per our with benefits.

Schedule

Saturday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

Sunday: 1pm - 5 pm

Monday & Tuesday: 3pm -7pm

Location

Central Library 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

Job Duties (Essential Functions)

1. Provides basic circulation and registration services: checks materials in and out; promotes library services during customerinteractions & assists customers in locating library materials, services & programs; registers borrowers and computer users;collects fines and fees; updates customer records; verbally explains library practices and procedures; resolves customer complaints; processes customer requests forholds; makes efficient use of referrals.
2. Performs circulation and registration services support tasks to maintain dependable circulation andcomputer use records: enters customer and title information; performs circulation control duties.
3. Discharges/re-sensitizes returns and processes in-transit materials; sorts and shelves new material anddischarged material; filesreserves; retrieves closed stack material; assists with collection weeding andinventory.
4. Resolves customer problems with equipment; provides simple machine maintenance as needed.
5. Assists in collection development/promotion and maintenance, creates displays.
6. Lifts and routes materials, which may weigh up to 10 pounds, from book bins and shelves.
7. Provides patron recommendations. Recommends viewing and music options to patrons.
8. Performs other related work and undertakes special projects as assigned.

Requirements

1. 1. Demonstrated ability to meet and serve the public in person & over the telephone, working effectively with customers of allages.
2. Demonstrated ability to learn library operations, services and policies, including the ability to work withcomputers in a Windows environment.
3. Demonstrated ability to access materials from shelves which may be overhead or those which may bebelow waist level. Abilityto work at a counter used for customer interactions.
4. Demonstrated ability to organize personal work routines effectively.
5. Excellent physical stamina; many duties performed while standing; ability to lift up to 10lbs.
6. Demonstrated intermediate computer skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
8. Demonstrated ability to provide service in a values-based environment.
9. Demonstrated ability to provide service in a courteous, friendly, efficient manner.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of three years of customer service experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate in and understand English is required. Additional consideration will be given to individuals that are proficient in any non-English languages used in Jackson County, MO including Spanish, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili.

Work Environment

Work is performed at the Central Library, and public spaces throughout the Library district. Primary workspace is shared with co-workers in an office environment. Other work will be performed in a public space amongst patrons from a diverse socio-economic community.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions and job requirements of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Kansas City Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.